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    Dependability/Reliability

    I'm glad that the worst thing about my F6B was "soft paint" and the "brake recall" especially when I come across info like this

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/clutch-is...150007117.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by bob109 View Post
    I'm glad that the worst thing about my F6B was "soft paint" and the "brake recall" especially when I come across info like this

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/clutch-is...150007117.html
    Yeah, not much to go wrong with the 15 year old design of the GW. Well-proven by now, and relatively simple technology.

    I am surprised that H-Ds use hydraulic clutches...I figured they would use cables, like Victory, for that retro feel.

    Lots of H-D models. I have no idea which is which when I see one.
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    Another case of HD using their customers as R&D.

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    Clutch issue

    Nothing against them, just way over rated. That's why I love Jap bikes.

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    The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot -
    the guy who invented the second one... he was the genius!


    http://theringfinders.com/blog/Larry.Royal/

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    well, just to be fair...we had BRAKE issues...don't know if I'd rather not be able to go or stop!!...Nevertheless, your point is taken!

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    Quote Originally Posted by VStarRider View Post
    Yeah, not much to go wrong with the 15 year old design of the GW. Well-proven by now, and relatively simple technology.

    I am surprised that H-Ds use hydraulic clutches...I figured they would use cables, like Victory, for that retro feel.

    Lots of H-D models. I have no idea which is which when I see one.
    i get confused with all those initials.....flxstrpjd?
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    Quote Originally Posted by broncsrule21 View Post
    i get confused with all those initials.....flxstrpjd?
    That's okay once they pay to have a stage 13.4 Screaming Chicken flashed on the computer, $5K of engine work done their still all the same.........slow.

    The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot -
    the guy who invented the second one... he was the genius!


    http://theringfinders.com/blog/Larry.Royal/

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    And the new ones have a shake installed just so you can remember the way your old H.D. felt...True!
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    Harley Bike Designation Methodology

    Rumor has it Harley's Design Department employs a 5 year old for the purpose of using a Alphabet Kit to designate Harley models. Apparently they feed the child several large candy bars and them cut the kid loose with the kit, which the child uses to randomly choose each models letter identifier Attached is a pic of the "High Tech Kit" which, of course, is "Air Cooled" in keeping with Harley Tradition

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